How do you revive a stalled career?
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How do you revive a stalled career?
BY Laura Bartlett
- Ask Yourself Why You are Feeling This Way.
- Set Some Career Goals.
- Further Your Education.
- Speak to Your Boss About Your Goals.
- Consider Starting a Side Business.
- Maybe It’s Time for a Vacation.
- If All Else Fails – A New Job May be the Only Answer.
- Don’t Brush Your Feelings Aside.
How do you tell if your career is stalled?
10 signs your career has stalled
- Your role and responsibilities haven’t changed in a few years or more.
- You’ve bounced from employer to employer without much change in job title or salary.
- You can’t remember the last time you learned something new about your industry or field.
What to do if you are not growing in your career?
If you feel like you are stuck in a job with no progression, it might be time to consider a new approach. Earlier in your career, you may have benefited from development programs, promotions, or job changes. Opportunities like these have probably helped you to learn more, earn more, and take on new responsibilities.
What skills are required to progress in your career?
Below are key transferable skills that you should develop to ensure you’re on the right path to career progression.
- Communication and networking skills.
- Leadership and management skills.
- Planning and research skills.
- Teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- Self-management skills.
What is stalled career?
A stalled career isn’t just about the person who wants to move up and has not. Maybe you don’t want a promotion. But your career still might stall if you become too expensive for where you are and find yourself restructured out of a role you loved. A stalled career isn’t about hating your employer.
How long should you stay at a job with no growth?
Experts agree that you should stay at your place of employment for a minimum of two years. It’s enough time to learn new skills and build your qualifications, while short enough to show that you value growing in your career.
How do you know if you’re stagnant?
Here are some tell-tale signs:
- If you have been experiencing chronic procrastination on your goals.
- If you don’t ever feel like doing anything.
- If you keep turning to sleep, eating, games, mindless activities and entertainment for comfort.
- If you know you should be doing something, but yet you keep avoiding it.